# Matchbox vs HookedIRL

The clearest difference is rating: HookedIRL at 3.9 against Matchbox's 1.0. HookedIRL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). Matchbox's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HookedIRL holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HookedIRL has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Matchbox ships an update daily, HookedIRL every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matchbox | HookedIRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchboxget-together/id6683300596/reviews) | **[3.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookedirl/id6748921014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marriage Pact](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597673980) | [Hooked Social Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888058316) |

## What reviewers say

### Matchbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchboxget-together/id6683300596)

This app connects you with friends for social events after receiving a text from your host. It helps you find your match and focus on enjoying gatherings like costume balls or game nights.

**Highlights:** Event connection, Host-initiated invites, Match discovery, Focus on enjoyment, Meeting new friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HookedIRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hookedirl/id6748921014)

This app helps you discover and connect with other singles at real-life events. Scan a QR code to join an event, create a temporary profile, and see who's open to connecting. Mutual likes lead to matches and in-app chats, with all event data automatically deleted afterward.

**Highlights:** Event-specific, time-limited profiles, QR code event check-in, One-tap matching, In-app messaging for matches, Auto-disappearing event profiles, Secure account creation, Business event support

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matchbox free?

Matchbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HookedIRL free?

HookedIRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Matchbox or HookedIRL?

HookedIRL is rated higher. Matchbox averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HookedIRL averages 3.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Matchbox or HookedIRL have ads?

Matchbox shows ads; HookedIRL does not.

### Which is updated more often, Matchbox or HookedIRL?

Matchbox ships an update daily, and HookedIRL every 9 days. Most recently, Matchbox was updated on October 4, 2026 and HookedIRL on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*